10 Playroom Design Ideas to Inspire You
Let your child's imagination soar in the playroom of their dreams.
Are you tired of picking up toys just to see them scattered across the living room floor a few minutes later? Why not turn an unused room or attic into a useful space for the kids to play?
Multicolored Playroom Cubbies
Built across two walls in the playroom, multicolored cubbies boast plenty of storage for games, toys and stuffed animals.
Photo by: Eisner Design
Eisner Design
Check out these ideas to help get your creative juices flowing.
Scrabble, Anyone?
Transform a wall in the playroom into a giant game of scrabble for the kids to learn their vocabulary words. Another clever idea? Attach a dowel to the wall with a roll of white craft paper for drawing and coloring. That's what we call easy clean-up.
Fun & Colorful Playroom With Custom Scrabble Board Wall
The perfect place to learn and create, this playroom uses fun colors and patterns that kids of any age will love. Next to the multipurpose wall that stores games and supplies, the art table features rolled, white craft paper to keep the area neat and tidy in between projects. A custom-designed, life sized Scrabble board is the star of the space.
Photo by: Dennis Eckel
Dennis Eckel
Dreamy Dress-Up Station
Let your little diva put on a performance from the stage in their favorite dress-up outfit. Keep the outfits organized on a small clothing rack that you can easily make yourself with basic tools, plywood and paint.
Little Girl's Playroom With Stage and Dress-Up Area
A curtained stage, microphone and dress-up area make this playroom any little girl's dream.
Bright + Modern
Create a comfy place for the kids to crash with a row of plush floor cushions, multiple throw pillows and a teepee for reading their favorite books. Keep it playful with a pair of rope swings hanging from the ceiling.
Dream Playroom Features Teepee, Rope Swings and Floor Cushions
Chango and Co. created every child's dream play space in this expansive playroom. Floor mattresses line one wall and are topped with playful throw pillows for crashing, a teepee provides a place for dreaming, and rope swings hang from the ceiling for extra fun. A bold Swiss cross pattern livens up the walls, and black trim highlights the architectural features of the room.
Photo by: Sean Litchfield Photography
Sean Litchfield Photography
Chalkboard Cabinets
Playroom storage doesn't have to be boring. Use chalkboard paint to give life to outdated cabinets, which cleverly disguise books and any clutter you may want to hide. Plastic bins provide additional storage for organizing toys.
Costume Corner
For your little superhero who loves to save the day, make a custom costume station to keep all of the outfits and accessories in one accessible place.
Brian Patrick Flynn
Make a Costume Display Station
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Mini Workshop
Upcycle an old piece of furniture into an adorable workbench for your aspiring DIYer. A pegboard is the perfect addition for storing toy tools.
Joanne Palmisano & Susan Teare, Susan Teare
Make it: Kids' Toy Workbench
DIY Stage
Do you have a mini performer on your hands? Build a stage for them to sing, act, play music or put on a puppet show. Complete with curtains, they will love showing off their talents to family and friends.
Brian Patrick Flynn
Make it: Kids' Playroom Stage
Fun Felt Wall
Let your children express their creativity. Turn a plain, boring wall into an activity center for them to play with stick-on felt figures, cityscapes and more.
Make it: Felt Activity Wall
Adorable Play Kitchen
Search your local thrift store for an old entertainment center for this clever project. With some love, fresh paint and a few adjustments, you can create a one-of-a-kind toy kitchen that won't break the bank.
Susan Teare, Joanne Palmisano
Make it: DIY Play Kitchen
Creative Activity Rug
Instead of spending money on a rug for the playroom, make a budget-friendly one using a drop cloth and felt. The fact that it serves double duty as a play mat is a huge bonus in our books.
Make it: No-Sew Play Mat
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